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Spectre Performance equipped RideTech Suspension 1972 C3 48 Hour Corvette piloted by Chris Smith pulling through turn #9 at Putnam Park Road Course in Greencastle, Indiana/p>

The Spectre Performance equipped RideTech Suspension 1972 C3 48 Hour Corvette piloted by Chris Smith came out of the Midwest Musclecar Challenge presented by Bowler Performance Transmission and Royal Purple with good results. The weather was rather nice all weekend with only a small shower around midday both days causing short delays. The RideTech 48 Hour Corvette was on track along with a group of other RideTech sponsored competitors.

The first part of the Midwest Musclecar challenge took place at Putnam Park Road Course in Greencastle, Indiana on Friday, May 29th. The road course action on Friday consisted of competitors being grouped into three run groups according to talent / experience. Chris Smith, in the Spectre Performance equipped RideTech Suspension 1972 C3 48 Hour Corvette, was able to lay down the vintage class' fastest lap time while running in the advanced run group.

Chris Smith with Spectre equipped 48 Hour Corvette finished the Midwest Musclecar Challenge Autocross in Terre Haute, Indiana in 4th place

The Autocross portion of the Midwest Musclecar Challenge presented by Bowler Performance Transmission and Royal Purple took place the next day on a tire hungry concrete pad at the airport in Terre Haute, Indiana. The runs were fast and the competition was close all day long. After lunch the top 10 times across the entire field were brought in for a Shootout. Chris Smith, in the Spectre Performance equipped RideTech Suspension 1972 C3 48 Hour Corvette, was included in the first round and Chris was able to move on to the top 5 following his run. Each competitor was given three runs and the lowest compiled total time was used to determine the winner. Chris Smith and the Spectre equipped 48 Hour Corvette finished the Midwest Musclecar Challenge Autocross in 4th place.

The RideTech Suspension gang will be attending two events this upcoming weekend. The first will be the Goodguys' Indy Nationals in Indianapolis, Indiana as well as the Optima Search for the Ultimate Street Car at NCM Motorsports Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Spectre Deluxe Small Block Chevy Engine Dress Up Kit, number 5404, includes 2 tall-profile baffled chrome valve covers, chrome hold down hardware, a chrome dip stick, and more

Spectre Deluxe Small Block Chevy Engine Dress Up Kit, number 5403, includes 2 standard height chrome valve covers, chrome hold down hardware, a chrome dip stick, and more

Since 1983 Spectre Performance has designed and offered unique, innovative, parts and components to fuel your car or truck obsession. The Spectre Performance catalog features a wide variety of performance and appearance improving products for Ford, GM, and Chevrolet vehicles. Whether your fixation happens to be a classic American muscle car or pickup truck, Spectre will help fuel your passion for good looks and enhanced performance. One of Spectre Performance’s specialties are its chrome engine dress up kits designed to give the top of Chevrolet small block engines an amazing look in one simple package at an incredible value.

Deluxe chrome engine dress up kits from Spectre Performance offer the best bang for the buck. Included in Spectre Deluxe Engine Dress Up Kits are: 2 chrome baffled two-hole valve covers, 8 chrome y-wing valve cover hold downs, 8 chrome valve cover hold down spreader bars, 1 chrome breather, 2 valve cover grommets, 1 chrome dip stick and tube, a chrome plated timing cover kit, as well as a chrome adjustable timing tab with pointer. Spectre offers two deluxe chrome engine kits, numbers 5403 and 5404. The only difference between these two kits is that 5403 includes stock height baffled valve covers, and 5404 comes with a set of tall-profile baffled valve covers.

Small block Chevy chrome dress up kit, number 54083, from Spectre Performance for those wishing, or needing, to retain the OEM style three-hole valve cover design and PCV valve

Basic Spectre Small Block Chevy Dress Up Kit takes less time to install than the deluxe kits due to the lack of a chrome timing cover and timing tab with pointer

Spectre Performance offers a simplified chrome engine dress up kit for small block Chevy engines. Spectre Performance part number 5402 includes: 2 chrome baffled two-hole valve covers, 8 chrome y-wing valve cover hold downs, 8 chrome valve cover hold down spreader bars, 1 chrome breather, 2 valve cover grommets, as well as 1 chrome dip stick and tube. Installation of Spectre chrome engine dress up kit, number 5402, takes less time to install than the deluxe kits due to the lack of a chrome timing cover and timing tab with pointer. An additional small block Chevy chrome dress up kit, number 54083, is available from Spectre Performance for those wishing, or needing, to retain the original equipment style three-hole valve cover design with PCV valve. In addition to the parts included with chrome dress up kit 5402, OEM style kit number 54083 comes with: 1 push-in PCV breather, 1 PVC braded stainless steel hose with fittings, and 1 twist-in style oil filter cap.

Spectre Performance warrants all its products to be free from workmanship and material defects with a limited 90 day warranty. Browse all Spectre automotive products, including additional chrome engine dress up items, by viewing each category at SpectrePerformance.com. Or use the Products by Vehicle Search to find Spectre performance products specifically made for your vehicle. To find a Spectre dealer near you use the Spectre Dealer Locator.

Spectre Performance diesel air intakes for 1999-2003 7.3L Power Stroke Super Duty and Excursion models come with all necessary boots, clamps and hardware for an OE fit and finish

Spectre air intake systems, number 9922, 9922B, and 9922K for 1999-2003 7.3L Power Stroke models is designed to provide an affordable 50-state street legal increase in horsepower and torque

Since its introduction the Ford Power Stroke diesel engine has been synonymous with hard working Ford F-Series Super Duty pickups, Econoline Vans, and even the full size Ford Excursion. The Ford Power Stroke name has been applied to several different diesel engines beginning with the 7.3L Power Stroke. The 7.3L Power Stroke engine was succeeded by a smaller, but equally powerful 6.0L Power Stroke V8 in mid-2003 and was continued to be built by Navistar International. Due to increasingly strict emissions regulations and the overall questionable reliability of the 6.0L Power Stroke an all-new 6.4L Power Stroke diesel was introduced in 2008. No matter which of these three Power Stroke diesel engines are found in 1999-2010 Ford F-Series Super Duty pickups, and the full size Ford Excursion SUV, Spectre Performance offers an aftermarket air intake system designed to legally and affordably increase horsepower and torque of Ford Power Stroke engines.

Spectre air intake systems, number 9922, 9922B, and 9922K for 1999-2003 Ford F-Series Super Duty 7.3L diesel trucks, and Ford Excursion models, is designed to provide an affordable 50-state street legal increase in horsepower and torque while protecting the diesel engine from harmful dirt and debris. Spectre performance diesel air intake systems come with a pre-died synthetic diesel air filter specifically designed for the airflow and filtration needs of a turbo diesel engine. Spectre Air intake 9922 includes a red Spectre reusable air filter. Spectre diesel air intake 9922B comes with a blue diesel air filter, and Spectre Power Stroke Intake 9922K uses a black synthetic diesel air filter. The 7.3L Ford Power Stroke diesel air intake systems from Spectre Performance include high quality polished aluminum air intake tubes and a black powder coated application specific air filter heat shield. These Spectre diesel air intakes come with all necessary boots, clamps and hardware for an OE fit and finish. This intake will not fit trucks with build dates before Dec 7, 1998.

Spectre Performance offers an affordable street legal diesel air intake system for 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 Ford F-Series F250, F350, F450, F550 Super Duty and Excursion 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel V8 engine powered models. The Spectre 2003-2007 Ford Super Duty and Excursion 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel V8 air intake system is equipped with a red-media Spectre High Performance Racing (HPR) universal cone diesel specific air filter. On the dyno, Spectre diesel air intake 9973 showed an estimated gain of 10 more horsepower at 2,550 RPM and 20.6 lb-ft of torque at 2,550 RPM on an otherwise stock 2005 Ford F350 6.0L diesel. This intake includes all necessary components and can be installed using basic hand tools for a 50-state legal affordable diesel performance upgrade.

Spectre diesel air intake 9973 showed an estimated gain of 10 more horsepower at 2,550 RPM and 20.6 lb-ft of torque at 2,550 RPM on an otherwise stock 2005 Ford F350 6.0L diesel

The Spectre 2003-2007 Ford Super Duty and Excursion 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel V8 air intake system is equipped with a red Spectre HPR universal cone diesel specific air filter

2008, 2009, and 2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke powered F-Series pickups, including the F250, F350, F450, and F550 Super Duty also have an affordable street legal diesel performance upgrade option from Spectre Performance. A Spectre Performance 6.4L Power Stroke air intake system can be purchased with a pre-died synthetic diesel air filter in the choice of three colors. Spectre diesel air intake 9972 includes a red color air filter, 9972B comes with a blue diesel filter, and 9972K includes a black synthetic diesel air filter. Ford Power Stroke 6.4L Spectre Performance air intake systems are designed to get more horsepower and torque from your Ford Super Duty pickup without sacrificing engine protection. These diesel air intakes utilize a high quality polished aluminum air intake tube and an application specific black powder coated air filter heat shield to help prevent hot air heated by the engine from entering the intake inlet. Spectre air intakes, 9972, 9972B, and 9972K come with all necessary boots, clamps and hardware for an OE fit and finish.

Owners of 1999-2010 Ford F-Series F250, F350, F450, F550 Super Duty and Excursion Power Stroke Diesel V8 engine powered models can rest assured knowing that Spectre Performance warrants all products to be free from workmanship and material defects with a limited 90 day warranty. Since 1983 Spectre Performance has designed and offered unique, innovative, parts and components to fuel your car or truck obsession. Whether your fixation happens to be a classic muscle car or a heavy Duty pickup truck, Spectre will help fuel your passion for performance.

A Spectre Performance Ford 6.4L Power Stroke air intake system can be purchased with a pre-died synthetic diesel air filter in the choice of three colors, red, blue, or black

Spectre Performance diesel air intake systems, numbers 9922, 9922B, and 9922K are designed to affordably and legally improve performance of the following Ford 7.3L Power Stroke powered models:

2003 Ford F350 Super Duty 7.3L V8 Diesel
2003 Ford F250 Super Duty 7.3L V8 Diesel
2003 Ford Excursion 7.3L V8 Diesel
2002 Ford F350 Super Duty 7.3L V8 Diesel
2002 Ford F250 Super Duty 7.3L V8 Diesel
2002 Ford Excursion 7.3L V8 Diesel
2001 Ford F350 Super Duty 7.3L V8 Diesel
2001 Ford F250 Super Duty 7.3L V8 Diesel
2001 Ford Excursion 7.3L V8 Diesel
2000 Ford F350 Super Duty 7.3L V8 Diesel
2000 Ford F250 Super Duty 7.3L V8 Diesel
2000 Ford Excursion 7.3L V8 Diesel
1999 Ford F350 Super Duty 7.3L V8 Diesel
1999 Ford F250 Super Duty 7.3L V8 Diesel

Spectre Performance 2008-2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke diesel air intakes utilize a polished aluminum air intake tube and an application specific air filter heat shield to help prevent hot air from entering the intake

Spectre Performance diesel air intake system 9973 is designed to affordably and legally improve performance of the following Ford 6.0L Power Stroke powered models:

2007 Ford F450 Super Duty 6.0L V8
2007 Ford F350 Super Duty 6.0L V8
2007 Ford F350 Harley Davidson Super Duty 6.0L V8
2007 Ford F350 Cutaway 6.0L V8
2007 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.0L V8
2007 Ford F250 Harley Davidson Super Duty 6.0L V8
2006 Ford F550 Super Duty 6.0L V8
2006 Ford F450 Super Duty 6.0L V8
2006 Ford F350 Super Duty 6.0L V8
2006 Ford F350 Harley Davidson Super Duty 6.0L V8
2006 Ford F350 Cutaway 6.0L V8
2006 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.0L V8
2006 Ford F250 Harley Davidson Super Duty 6.0L V8
2005 Ford F550 Super Duty 6.0L V8
2005 Ford F450 Super Duty 6.0L V8
2005 Ford F350 Super Duty 6.0L V8
2005 Ford F350 Harley Davidson Super Duty 6.0L V8
2005 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.0L V8
2005 Ford F250 Harley Davidson Super Duty 6.0L V8
2005 Ford Excursion 6.0L V8
2004 Ford F550 Super Duty 6.0L V8
2004 Ford F450 Super Duty 6.0L V8
2004 Ford F350 Super Duty 6.0L V8
2004 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.0L V8
2004 Ford F250 Harley Davidson Super Duty 6.0L V8
2004 Ford Excursion 6.0L V8
2003 Ford F550 Super Duty 6.0L V8
2003 Ford F450 Super Duty 6.0L V8
2003 Ford F350 Super Duty 6.0L V8
2003 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.0L V8
2003 Ford Excursion 6.0L V8

Spectre Performance diesel air intake systems, numbers 9972, 9972B, and 9972K are designed to affordably and legally improve performance of the following Ford 6.4L Power Stroke powered models:

2010 Ford F550 Super Duty 6.4L V8 Diesel
2010 Ford F450 Super Duty 6.4L V8 Diesel
2010 Ford F350 Super Duty 6.4L V8 Diesel
2010 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.4L V8 Diesel
2009 Ford F550 Super Duty 6.4L V8 Diesel
2009 Ford F450 Super Duty 6.4L V8 Diesel
2009 Ford F350 Super Duty 6.4L V8 Diesel
2009 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.4L V8 Diesel
2008 Ford F550 Super Duty 6.4L V8 Diesel
2008 Ford F450 Super Duty 6.4L V8 Diesel
2008 Ford F350 Super Duty 6.4L V8 Diesel
2008 Ford F250 Super Duty 6.4L V8 Diesel

Browse all Spectre automotive products by category at SpectrePerformance.com. While you are there use the Products by Vehicle Search to find Spectre performance products specifically made for your vehicle. To find a Spectre dealer near you use the Spectre Dealer Locator.

Drag racers routinely run the risk of emptying their oil pan during short runs down the drag strip and this is just one instance why Spectre Performance offers extra capacity oil pans

Spectre Performance high-capacity oil pan, number 5486, for 1965-1990 Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 engines

In extremely high RPM situations, such as drag racing, a Chevrolet big block engine is capable of oil flow rates in the 8 to 10 gallon per minute (GPM) range. Considering a stock BBC oil pan holds 4 quarts, with 1 quart in the oil filter, the oil must travel through the engine and back into the pan 8 to 10 times per minute. Drag racers routinely run the risk of emptying their oil pan during short runs down the drag strip. This is just one instance why Spectre Performance offers owners of Chevrolet cars and light trucks with Small Block Chevy (SBC) or Big Block Chevy (BBC) engines an option of increasing their engine’s oil capacity with a high-capacity oil pan.

Other severe duty circumstances, such as towing, or off-roading can put strain on an engine due to increased temperatures and stress. Small block Chevy or big block Chevy owners, who routinely subject their engine to heavy loads, should consider increasing their engine’s oil capacity to ensure long engine life. Having extra oil available to the engine will allow oil to cool longer before being recirculated through the system. Reducing oil temperatures can help prevent viscosity breakdown due to thermal degradation. Preventing oil degradation can help prevent engine failure over time.

Spectre Performance high-capacity oil pan 5486 for 1965-1990 Chevrolet Big Block 396-454 engines is constructed of triple chrome plated steel. Spectre 6-quart BBC oil pan, number 5486, will increase oil pan capacity by an additional 2 quarts over the stock sump. This BBC extra capacity oil pan should be paired with Spectre Performance extended oil pickup, number 5487, to ensure proper oil flow. Spectre deep sump oil pan pickup 5487 is constructed of heavy duty steel with a corrosion resistant gold Iridite finish.

Spectre Performance extra capacity oil pans should be paired with a Spectre Performance extended oil pickup to ensure proper oil flow

Spectre Performance extra capacity small block Chevy oil pan, number 5483, for 1955-1979 Chevy 283-350

Spectre Performance's triple chrome plated steel extra capacity small block Chevy oil pan 5483 is designed to fit 1955-1979 small block Chevrolet 283-350 engines with a driver's side dipstick, excluding 1962-1967 Chevy II models. This small block Chevy oil pan features a 7 quart oil capacity and uses a 1975 and later gasket with thick front seal. Spectre Performance extended oil pan pickup 5484 is designed to be used with the Spectre SBC extra capacity oil pan 5483. This extended oil pickup is constructed of heavy duty steel with a corrosion-resistant gold Iridite finish and has a wire mesh screen to trap debris without restricting oil flow.

Since 1983 Spectre Performance has designed and offered unique, innovative, parts and components to fuel your car or truck obsession. Spectre Performance warrants all its products to be free from workmanship and material defects with a limited 90 day warranty. Whether your fixation happens to be a classic American muscle car or pickup truck, Spectre will help fuel your passion for performance. Browse all Spectre automotive products by category at SpectrePerformance.com. Or use the Products by Vehicle Search to find Spectre performance products specifically made for your vehicle. To find a Spectre dealer near you use the Spectre Dealer Locator.